Oxford University Press is hiring for the role of Editorial Assistant!
Responsibilities of the Candidate:
Provide editorial and administrative support across all stages of the publishing lifecycle for the Research Editorial Databases team.
Assist with project setup, maintain accurate product/content data within internal systems, and process/track content and metadata across publishing platforms.
Support contract administration (issuing contracts, maintaining records) and act as a key contact for authors, editors, reviewers, and contributors.
Process payment requests, complimentary access requests, and support departmental operations through reporting and document preparation.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Editorial, Marketing, Sales,
Finance, Production, and Royalties to ensure smooth project delivery.
Requirements:
Robust organizational, time-management, project coordination, proofreading, research, and attention-to-detail capabilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with various stakeholders.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
Desirable: Previous internship or work experience in publishing, editorial, content management, or administration.